Sequential Prophet 5/10: a Musical Exploration

[@hammondvoodoo9555]

The Sequential Prophet 10 Rev4 is one of the best polyphonic synthesizers ever made.

[@synthuniverse]

Agreed - it's right up there

[@richardstevens8839]

@@synthuniversejust listen to the Apocalypse Now soundtrack

[@2ammusik]

That sound "Warm Underpad" and what you play on the keys melts me into liquid.

[@synthuniverse]

Hey many thanks for your comment - appreciated!

[@synthsandstuff]

Probably the best rev 4 demo I've heard so far. So musical in many ways, instrument wise and played by a very talented musician. Hats off Jim!

[@synthuniverse]

Hey many thanks for the feedback - appreciated! Will sub to your channel - love the One Synth Songs - that Jupiter 6 sounds mighty impressive!

[@synthsandstuff]

Thanks, appreciated 2!@@synthuniverse

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

Yeah, and a lot of this can be attributed to the dual layering with slight variation in the vintage tolerances. Kudos to the author for taking the time to do this.

[@RayyMusik]

I have listened to hundreds of P5/10 demos, let alone thousands of songs, I own a P5 Rev 4 myself - but your patches are simply the best and well played. 6 stars out of 5.

[@synthuniverse]

Hey thanks so much for the feedback - appreciated! It's just such an inspiring and straightforward synth to use.

[@ashleyrenee4824]

Thank you ❤❤very much ❤❤😊

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks pleased you enjoyed it!

[@dxmat]

Awesome classic sound. Perfect cable management.

[@synthuniverse]

Hey thanks for the feedback!

[@learn2xpand862]

Cosmic organ was incredible

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for the feedback - pleased you enjoyed it!

[@michaelboese239]

I know some of the sounds from John Carpenter films. I think he also played this synthesiser.

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for sharing, yes I think he did

[@synthkatt]

I have a novation summit. Should i get the prophet 10 module and control it with that or do you recommend buying the prophet with the keybed?

[@synthuniverse]

I guess it comes down to space and money. if you have both then I would buy the keyboard version - it's a thing of beauty and well constructed with a nice keybed. But to save space and money I would buy the module to get the same sounds. Another consideration, is that with the P5/10 keyboard version, you don't get any additional performance controls (ribbon or buttons), just pitch and mod wheels, so you could use your Summit fine to control the module.

[@synthkatt]

ah ok cool, thanks for replying. the summit keybed is pretty good, I think ill go with the module 🤘🏻

[@xntricity6446]

​@@synthkattI have both prophet 5 and Novation summit and keybed on both is superb. Weigh up your options, do you want to physically play both at once or Sequence primarily. I do a mix of both so opted for keybed. Of course getting the P10 keyboard version is pricey as hell.

[@synthkatt]

i actually own both now, thanks for your reply!

[@xntricity6446]

​@@synthkattenjoy your prophet, it's super😊

[@Goldhorn.x]

Some great sounding presets in there for sure. Do you ever run sales on your soundbanks?

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for the feedback! I don’t currently run sales because of the amount of time it takes to develop the sounds - I can’t afford to. Hopefully in future when I have more sound banks selling I’ll be able to.

[@badmanjokes9724]

These presents remind me of final fantasy games

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Nathanaelsun22]

That was fantastic so musical so rich. Totally inspired

[@synthuniverse]

Hey thanks so much for the kind feedback!

[@voodogx]

Will this sound-bank work on the "Sequential Prophet Rev-2" ??

[@voodogx]

Module

[@synthuniverse]

Hello thanks for your question. I’ve not been able to test it on rev 2 so it would be at your own risk. I imagine the main components of the sounds would be there but looking online other rev 2 users have had compatibility issues with rev 4 sounds.

[@ti.pi.es_musician]

Your playing and this instrument is pure magic!

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for your kind feedback!

[@jpgay4372]

Congrats on that great wood grain. Not all Prophets are created equal.

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks - I guess I got lucky although had to return the first one due to damage on the keys

[@alfasonicstudios]

Great stuff once again. I come to these videos for inspiration on my P5 🤝

[@synthuniverse]

Hey many thanks for the feedback - appreciated!

[@Biosynth]

hi, congrats for these beautiful programs. I tried to copy your first patch on my P10 but don't have the same sound. Do you know why? thank you

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback! I wasn't in manual mode so the knob positions in the video don't correspond with the sound settings - that's why it sounded different. All the sounds are available as part of my Prophet Sound bank - link in description, thanks

[@Biosynth]

@@synthuniverse​​⁠clever thing ;) Can we choose on which program numbers your presets will come?

[@synthuniverse]

@@Biosynth The patches come as two sysex files that will load into Groups 4 and 5 of your Prophet. But if you use Soundtower software (highly recommended) you can re-order them before you load into your synth.

[@Biosynth]

@@synthuniverse ok thanks 👍

[@Georgerodriguezmusic]

How do you get stereo signal ?? I just bought this bad boy and I’m trying to sort it out! Thanks

[@synthuniverse]

Later in the video and in the description I summarise how I do it. If you use a DAW then you can run the Prophet through a stereo reverb or other stereo plugin which will convert mono to stereo. But for recording I would always use layering and panning separate tracks as it sounds much richer. Good luck with it!

[@moog5260]

what is the piece of music at 2.54? it's great

[@moog5260]

uno brass 2 and muted bass

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback! It's one of my mini-compositions

[@andrewgarley1400]

Beautifully done, stereo worked so well. Great demo.

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks very much for the feedback!

[@soulextracter]

Storm drone sounds like a giant 80s sci-fi battle cruiser passing by above your head!

[@synthuniverse]

Hey thanks for the comment - agreed!

[@primewavesmusic]

This is nice. Love the prophet. Thanks for explaining how you got the stereo sound, too

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@MattPicsET]

4:39 What an amazing sound!

[@synthuniverse]

Hey thanks for the feedback! Pleased you like that sound

[@anonymous_friend]

Great playing and sounds! ❤

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for your feedback!

[@charlesbronson2806]

5:58 Awesome synth. That stereo field adds a whole other dimension to the sound. I thought it was mono like the prophet 5.

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for the feedback! The P10 is mono like the P5 but as I demonstrate later in the video you can turn it into stereo very easily

[@aureliendigrazia5325]

That sound ,so vintage i love it

[@synthuniverse]

Hey, many thanks for the feedback!

[@simonrbrown1]

Amazing demo. Will all of these patches sound the same on a prophet 5?

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes all of these patches will sound the same - only with 5 note polyphony of course. Just bear in mind that any patches that use unison (such as Octave release) will be monophonic on the P5, as it doesn't have the polyphonic unison. Hope that helps and be sure to check out the sound bank videos linked in description if you're interested.

[@nunucello]

Outstanding

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks!

[@tana7779]

Very good demonstration⭐

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ytb917]

outstanding work.

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for your feedback!

[@joshtackett]

This sounds amazing! Which do you like best between the Prophet and the Hydra? I write film music and am looking for an amazing Poly

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback. The Prophet and Hydra are of course very different beasts. For sheer breadth of sound design the Hydra is best as it can do V/A, FM, and wavetable with modular synthesis levels of modulation. The Prophet has a more limited palette, but the analog quality and character of its sounds are arguably unrivalled and when layered and used with external FX it can still create amazing soundscapes - it just takes more effort. Good luck with your search

[@joshtackett]

@@synthuniverse would love to see what you can do with a Moog Matriarch!

[@synthuniverse]

@@joshtackett Thanks yes would love to get my hands on one of those!

[@joshtackett]

have you ever compared the Prophet 5 to Repro-5? Would be interested to see what you think!

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for your question! No I haven't - but to be honest, I use analog synths not just because of their sound, but because of the musical inspiration I get when interacting with them. Personally I don't find software synths inspiring to use - even when they sound good.

[@RayyMusik]

I had used Repro-5 for years until I decided to get the real thing. Repro-5 sounds really good and is a bit more versatile, but *nothing* compares to the basic sound of a Prophet-5/10. It sounds like it looks: a bit archaic but also natural. You seem to literally hear all that wood.

[@joshtackett]

​@@RayyMusik thanks! I figured as much. sometimes it's that last 2% of quality that separates good from great.

[@jfracine_composition]

Congrats for getting a P10 !!

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks! Yes it's a very musically inspiring beast

[@McEnroe911]

These are brilliant sounds great job.

[@synthuniverse]

Hey thanks so much for the feedback!

[@carloko08]

wow, after hear this Prophet machine i think that our good buddy Uli Behringer must to build something like this at a good an affordable price :D

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for sharing! Yes he is probably already working on this. I still have questions though over the quality of the components and long-term durability of his synths - as well as the core sound. Although the Prophet is expensive, it's very well made and feels like it will last a lifetime. Worth saving up for in my view.

[@xntricity6446]

​​@@synthuniversethey have a Prophet 16 in progress, I was very interested in the UBXA however I have opted to save for the P5 as it's just magic ❤ beautiful patch's, I will purchase hopefully when I get it.

[@synthuniverse]

@@xntricity6446 many thanks for the feedback! I imagine the Prophet 16 will tempt many people, but I doubt they will reproduce the magic of the P5. The envelopes, filters and even the Vintage knob are what give it something special. Good luck saving up (that's what I had to do to get my P10) I'm sure it will be worth it. If you're a subscriber then you'll see when the sound bank videos are released - will be soon.

[@xntricity6446]

@@synthuniverse super thanks

[@Kkidzz]

@@synthuniverse Yeah, I compared a friend's UBXa to my OBX8 ..... the UBXa, IMO, fall's short in getting that true Obie filter fashizzle' so will be interesting to hear how the P16 sounds. ps Nice 'Vox Humana' programming! 😉

[@gktde9874]

Hats off 🎩 AWESOME 👍

[@synthuniverse]

Many thanks for your feedback!

[@UniQueWerkx]

Was what you played for The Expressive Pad sound improve or was that from a song? That was beautiful! WOW!

[@synthuniverse]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes that's just a theme and a bit of improv that came from playing that sound. It made me think of 1980's ballads

[@kujumz806]

so all of these patches are double tracked?

[@synthuniverse]

No, only stereo sounds are double-tracked. Bass, lead, chimes etc are all single track mono